2022 Cincinnati Aruna Run
#RUNforherfreedom
A tremendous thank you for running and walking for her freedom at the Cincinnati Aruna Run. Over $95,000 was raised for the cause! The total is a combination of money raised through registration fees and online donations.
This money will free trafficked women by helping fund operations at our Training Centers, as well as sustain freedom to our current Artisans by helping fund the holistic care they receive as part of their employment in our Freedom Business. A special thank you to everyone who went the extra mile to raise funds for freedom.
Event Details
Date: Labor Day, 9/5/2022
Events:
- 10K - New this year!
- 5K
- 1-Mile
- Elite Mile - Click here for complete details
- Virtual 10K, 5K & 1-Mile - See below for complete details
Age Requirements for Participation:
- 10K - Must be at least 12 years old to participate
- 5K - All ages are welcome
- 1-Mile - All ages are welcome
- Elite Mile - Must be at least 18 years old to participate
In-Person Details
Location: Smale Riverfront Park, 166 W. Mehring Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Start Times:
- 6:30 a.m. - Packet pick-up and walk-up registration open
- 7:30 a.m. - Elite Mile
- 8:00 a.m. - 10K & 5K start
- 9:30 a.m. - 1-Mile starts
Registration Fees: 100% of fee goes to free, employ, and empower women
- June 1- June 30 - 10K $40; 5K $30; 1-Mile $25
- July 1-August 31 - 10K $45; 5K $35; 1-Mile $30
- September 1-5 - 10K $50; 5K $40; 1-Mile $35
Registration Deadline: Register online until September 4 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern. Walk-up registration is available starting at 6:30 a.m. race morning.
Courses: Each race will start/end in Smale Riverfront Park. Click here to view course maps.
Parking: The Banks Garage. Click here to view parking map.
Packet Pick-up Options:
- Saturday, 9/3 from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at Fleet Feet Cincinnati -- Fifty West (7667 Wooster Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45227)
- Run morning, 9/5 starting at 6:30 a.m., Smale Riverfront Park, 166 W. Mehring Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Teams: Teams are welcomed and encouraged! They are capped at 25 people. See below for team building incentives.
Fundraising Competition: General fundraising competition ends Saturday, September 3 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern. Individual and team winners will be notified by e-mail and text message. Prizes will be available at the results and awards tent at the race.
Results: Timing services will be provided by Race Penguin. Results will be available here.
Virtual Details
Race Options: 10K, 5K, 1-Mile
Completion Window: September 2-5
Registration Fees: 100% of fee goes to free, employ, and empower women
- June 1- June 30 - 10K $45; 5K $35; 1-Mile $30
- July 1-August 31 - 10K $50; 5K $40; 1-Mile $35
- September 1-5 - 10K $55; 5K $45; 1-Mile $40
Swag Packages: Athletic drawstring backpack, long-sleeve t-shirt, finisher medal and race bib will be mailed the first week in August to address on file.
Registration Deadline: Register online until September 4 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern. To receive your run swag prior to virtual run window (9/2-9/5), register by August 17.
Teams: Teams are welcomed and encouraged! They are capped at 25 people. See below for team building incentives.
Fundraising Competition: General fundraising competition ends Saturday, September 3 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern. Individual and team winners will be notified by e-mail and text messages. Virtual participant winners will be mailed their prize the week after the run.
Race Swag
Every participant receives:
- Athletic drawstring backpack, hand-made by Aruna Artisans
- Signature long-sleeve race t-shirt
- Finisher medal
- Run for Her race bib
Build Your Team!
Building a team is one of the most powerful ways you can help us raise funds for freedom. Team members can participate in any of our sub-events, including the virtual option. Companies with more than 25 employees wanting to participate can form multiple teams.
Here are the small ways we thank team captains for going the extra mile to build teams:
10+ team members: Aruna headband
15+ team members: Aruna Run duffel bag
20+ team members: $50 Aruna gift card
25+ team members: Aruna product of choice
One thank you gift awarded per Team Captain, based on the total number of team members recruited by Saturday, 9/3/22 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern. Thank you gifts will be available to pick up from the Results & Awards tent at the race on 9/5/22. For team captains participating in a virtual race, thank you gifts will be mailed to the address on file the week after the run.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are walkers welcome?
Of course! Whether walking or running, we are all out there for the same goal -- to raise funds to help bring freedom to the sexually enslaved.
Are dogs welcome?
As much as we love our furry, four-legged friends, they are not allowed to participate in the race. However, they are welcome to cheer on the sidelines along the course.
Can I get a refund if I cannot make it?
Refunds are not available. However, we are happy to convert your registration to a donation. E-mail sprudhomme@arunaproject.com.
Top donors
| No. | Name | Amount |
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| 1 | Registration Fees | $35,000.00 |
| 2 | Matching Donation | $25,000.00 |
| 3 | Elizabeth Mangan | $2,594.50 |
Top teams
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We're Back$3,662.06 Raised$2,500.00 Goal |
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Never-Ending Grace$1,118.95 Raised$2,000.00 Goal |
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| 3 |
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Accenture$1,109.72 Raised$3,000.00 Goal |
Top fundraisers
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Dan Price$2,230.35 Raised$1,000.00 Goal |
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Elise PriceRaised: $1,009.98 |
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Mary BraunRaised: $826.53 |
Contact information
- Event contact
- Sarah Prud’homme
- Website
- Visit website
Sponsors
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Silver Level Sponsors
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Bronze Level Sponsors
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Media Partners
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Local Charity Partner
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In-Kind Sponsors
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